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A4 VSF

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,024 mi
Last recorded144,024 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 VSF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 144,024 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 142,937 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 142,405 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 141,583 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 139,764 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 137,776 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 23 Dec 2016 137,776 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 135,919 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 135,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 132,355 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Jan 2015 132,355 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 128,466 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 124,186 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 121,769 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 114,362 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 104,467 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 88,756 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 69,944 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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A4 VSF is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 101,296 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A4 VSF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A4 VSF registered?

A4 VSF is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 June 2005.

Is A4 VSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 VSF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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